C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Friday May 23, 2025

"The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me."-Psalm 138:8
    
    Most manifestly the confidence which the Psalmist here expressed was a divine confidence. He did not say, "I have grace enough to perfect that which concerneth me-my faith is so steady that it will not stagger-my love is so warm that it will never grow cold-my resolution is so firm that nothing can move it; no, his dependence was on the Lord alone. If we indulge in any confidence which is not grounded on the Rock of ages, our confidence is worse than a dream, it will fall upon us, and cover us with its ruins, to our sorrow and confusion. All that Nature spins time will unravel, to the eternal confusion of all who are clothed therein. The Psalmist was wise, he rested upon nothing short of the Lord's work. It is the Lord who has begun the good work within us; it is He who has carried it on; and if he does not finish it, it never will be complete. If there be one stitch in the celestial garment of our righteousness which we are to insert ourselves, then we are lost; but this is our confidence, the Lord who began will perfect. He has done it all, must do it all, and will do it all. Our confidence must not be in what we have done, nor in what we have resolved to do, but entirely in what the Lord will do. Unbelief insinuates- "You will never be able to stand. Look at the evil of your heart, you can never conquer sin; remember the sinful pleasures and temptations of the world that beset you, you will be certainly allured by them and led astray." Ah! yes, we should indeed perish if left to our own strength. If we had alone to navigate our frail vessels over so rough a sea, we might well give up the voyage in despair; but, thanks be to God, He will perfect that which concerneth us, and bring us to the desired haven. We can never be too confident when we confide in Him alone, and never too much concerned to have such a trust.
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Monday, February 15, 2016

The Daffodils Still Grow by: Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell with giveaway



http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/2016/01/16/pump-up-your-book-presents-the-daffodils-still-grow-a-book-for-grieving-daughters/

About the Author
The Daffodils Still Grow was inspired by diary entries of the author/illustrator, Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell, after the death of her mother when she was 14. “My mother committed suicide when I was 14, and after nearly a year of crying and hurting, I was surprised -- almost shocked -- to see the daffodils she planted right before her death still bloom again. It was a big wake-up call to me that, even though she was gone, I could still carry on without her FOR her. Somehow, our loved ones still find a way of communicating with us when we need it the most." Sherri Elizabeth now attends Seton Hill University’s MFA program in Writing Popular Fiction. She has a BA in both communications and studio arts from Austin Peay State University. She hopes that every parent will know how irreplaceable and loved they are to their children and that every child who has lost a parent will know they are not alone. Remember, the daffodils still grow!

For More Information
• Visit Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell’s website.
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About the Book: Title:
The Daffodils Still Grow: A Book for Grieving Daughter
Author: Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell Publisher: Mascot Books
Pages: 38 Genre: Children’s Picture Book

The Daffodils Still Grow is a full-color illustrated book that portrays life after a loved one dies as seen from the observations of a motherless child. “Beautiful and inspiring.”

For More Information
• The Daffodils Still Grow is available at Amazon.
• Pick up your copy at Barnes & Noble.
• Watch a narrated video of the book at YouTube.
• Discuss this book at PUYB Virtual Book Club at Goodreads.





Giveaway: 

Sherri Elizabeth Tidwell is giving away a The Daffodils Still Grow T-shirt! 

http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/2016/01/16/pump-up-your-book-presents-the-daffodils-still-grow-a-book-for-grieving-daughters/
Terms & Conditions:
• By entering the giveaway, you are confirming you are at least 18 years old.
• One winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter to receive one The Daffodils Still Grow t-shirt
• This giveaway begins February 1 and ends April 29.
• Winners will be contacted via email on April 30.
• Winners have 48 hours to reply.

Good luck everyone!

ENTER TO WIN!





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